It was written by chris claremont with art by john byrne. From marvel girl to dark phoenix, jean greys telepathic and telekinetic abilities make her one of the most powerful xmen in history. Xmen comic book concept art reveals unused designs for. B silva, and adriano di benedetto pull back the curtain and show the women behind the cosmic, destructive force and stage a cool space battle to boot. Jean grey as the dark phoenix is one of the most frighteningly powerful beings in marvel comics. Sure, creating a costume out of thin air is unusual, but the xmen were used to. Xmen honors jean greys black queen in new cover screen. Dark phoenix will finally bring one of the most iconic superhero stories of all time to the big screen. Death explained the phoenix force to jean, who now wore a white phoenix. Facing certain death, jean grey bonds with the phoenix force.
Check out which comic book heroe made it to number 1. Jan 11, 2018 with the release of dark phoenix comes an entirely new take on one of marvels most powerful xmen. Weve known for some time that jean and the phoenix will make their. The jean grey in dark phoenix will obviously take the main stage in her solo film debut, so we wont have to worry about her powers being undermined by the others. Dark phoenix and the betrayal of jean grey february 28, 2019 1. The xmen comics are celebrating jean greys black queen in a variant cover by mark brooks. Phoenix resurrection the return of jean grey 2017 marvel. Phoenix, cyclops, jean grey, x23 select rating give night games 15 give night games 25 give night games 35 give night games 45 give night games 55 views. Bookmark teenage jean grey is willing to do whatever it takes to avoid the fate that befell her predecessor.
Xmen honors jean greys black queen in new cover screen rant. For a complete history see jean grey s expanded history jean grey was the younger daughter of professor john grey of the history department of bard college in annandaleonhudson, new york, and his wife elaine grey. Phoenix jean grey powers, villains, history marvel. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Dark phoenix follows the broad strokes of how jean grey became possessed by the phoenix force in the original the dark phoenix saga. It is sometimes divided into two parts, with the phoenix saga referring to grey s seeming assumption of the phoenix power and the repair of the mkraan crystal, and the dark phoenix saga referring to her corruption and fall. Jan 4, 2019 the character that got me into comics so you can blame my whole career on jean grey. Perhaps the ultimate jean grey phoenix story came in the miniseries that sought not only to bring jean back into circulation after more than a decadethe adult jean, at.
So, you just finished watching the new xmen film dark phoenix. How cheap paper influenced jean greys iconic phoenix costume. Wizard list of top 100 villains ranked the dark phoenix as. For me, jean grey and the phoenix has fascinated me since the 1990s cartoon and the film series thus far, in my opinion, hasnt pushed her enough as a character. With jean grey playing a prominent role in dark phoenix, heres a selection of the some of the best stories to star the powerful mutant superhero. Rise of apocalypse, jean grey, who is a playable character, has some attacks related to the phoenix force, such as the ability to resurrect another character during game play. Phoenix easily defeated terrax, but was overwhelmed by the power cosmic and almost consumed by galactus. Possessed by a cosmic entity called the phoenix, that jean grey was trapped in. What the dark phoenix trailer gets wrong about jean grey. The dark phoenix saga is an extended xmen storyline in the fictional marvel comics universe, focusing on jean grey and the phoenix force. Writer chris claremont and artist john byrne brought an end to the story of jean greys phoenix in epic style, with jean going insane and transforming into dark phoenix.
Image may contain comics book advertisement and poster. Xmen comic book concept art reveals unused designs for jean. The films based on one of greatest comic book stories of all time, and its. Dark phoenix star sophie turner says she would kill to. Jan 12, 2019 this summer, the xmen franchise will once again tackle one of the most iconic storylines in comic book history as jean grey loses control in dark phoenix. The 10 most important jean grey stories michael austin jun 10, 2019. What happened to jean grey at the end of dark phoenix. Later on she was the main character in the dark phoenix saga, one of the landmark 1980s comic book story arcs. Subscribe to marvel unlimited to read jean grey comic lists by marvel experts. The many deaths and resurrections of xmens jean grey nerdist. The character has been known under the aliases marvel girl, phoenix, and dark phoenix.
Jean greys unique connection to the phoenix force has led to some interesting developments over the years, both in her abilities and anatomy. Shes created by stan lee and jack kirby her power set is simple. Apr 11, 2020 marvel studios plans for the xmen franchise remain unclear, but dark phoenix star sophie turner has now made it clear that shes anxious to reprise the role of jean grey somewhere down the line. Additionally, the staff of comicsverse discusses expectations from the upcoming movie xmen dark phoenix. Jean greys comic and movie history will blow your mind, so take a. Jean grey for all the variations of the subject on the site. Jean greysummers is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Jean grey by leinil francis yu comic book characters, marvel characters, comic character.
Ideally itll be succeeded by a series of eraspecific profiles. What happens to jean grey in the dark phoenix comics. As such, she is first introduced in the very first xmen comics, that is uncanny xmen vol. Apr 26, 2020 10 dark phoenix cosplay that look just like the marvel comics. Determined to escape that future, jean set out to write her own destiny. Some comic book heroes have been put through the wringer and honestly, should have died a long time ago. The new dark phoenix movie draws on the original dark phoenix saga comic book storyline.
Jean grey and the phoenix will lead the xmen in an new comic book series. This summer, the xmen franchise will once again tackle one of the most iconic storylines in comic book history as jean grey loses control in dark phoenix. When a teenage jean grey traveled through time and arrived in the present, she learned the terrible fate that befell her predecessor. Jean grey, also known with the aliases marvel girl, phoenix, dark phoenix, and white phoenix of the crown, is a marvel comics character and one of five original members of the xmen in marvel universe. Years ago, jean grey died and the xmen mourned her.
Jun 09, 2019 dark phoenix follows the broad strokes of how jean grey became possessed by the phoenix force in the original the dark phoenix saga. This portion of jean greys consciousness then journeyed to the afterlife to meet a manifestation of. The phoenix has spawned one of the better xmen stories and two different attempts at bringing it to life on the big screen. Both characters have a myriad of different abilities. No matter how you feel about the way that young jean greys sophie turner story. The character has been known under the aliases marvel girl, phoenix, and. Another character based jean is named jena pyre and her sister madelyne. In terms of power, jean grey is far more superior than wandathat is, if shes empowered by the phoenix force. Jean grey and the phoenix will lead the xmen in an new. Aug 24, 2015 comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. The newest film just felt devoid of effort, fox just giving up on the property related. Dark phoenix is shining a blazing spotlight on jean grey in theaters worldwide now. In 2009, jean grey as the dark phoenix was ranked as igns 9thgreatest comic book villain of all time.
An omegalevel mutant telekinetic and telepath, jean has gained near limitless powers as a recurrent host of the phoenix force. How dark phoenix comic nearly broke a marvel writer. Marvel studios plans for the xmen franchise remain unclear, but dark phoenix star sophie turner has now made it clear that shes anxious to reprise the. See more ideas about jean grey phoenix, jean grey and comics. In dark phoenix, the xmen face their most formidable and powerful foe. But when readers think of jean grey and wanda maximoff, they think of specific sto.
The dark phoenix saga is rightly considered one of the key moments in the history of the comics book industry. Since then, the world has changed, her teammates have lived without her and died without her. But when jean is cast through time and comes facetoface with the newly possessed phoenix, will she find the key to saving herself. When jean was ten years old she was playing with her best friend, annie richardson when annie was hit by a car. Comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. Jean grey in dark phoenix will hopefully be defined, not by the man she is with, but by her own desire and conflict. Jean grey made it all the way to number on igns top 100 comic book heroes. Not to mention, we already see jean singlehandedly take the reigns in apocalypse, when she. Famously jim shooter wouldnt stand for jean grey, portrayed as.
But jean greys character history is long and convuluted, so ew put. It was written by chris claremont with art by john. Possessed by a cosmic entity called the phoenix, jean was trapped in an endless cycle of life and death. Dark phoenix panel art by richbernatovech on deviantart. For xmen fans,this is an issue worth purchasing, especially if you are reading xmen. A marvel comics exec has shared artist dave cockrums unused designs for jean greys dark phoenix transformation, and the character could have ended up looking a whole lot different in the. Cyclopsjean greywolverine love triangle origins 39.
But even if it leans closer to the comic books, dark phoenix leaves some interesting facts and events about jean grey, her phoenix persona, and the saga as a whole on the cutting floor. Apr 01, 2020 a marvel comics exec has shared artist dave cockrums unused designs for jean grey s dark phoenix transformation, and the character could have ended up looking a whole lot different in the. Her comic book outcome is dark, but her story certainly isnt over the second she goes up into. The death of an original xman was a huge moment and true comicbook landmark at.
Jean grey is a powerful telepathic and telekinetic mutant, named marvel girl, who also had access the phoenixs powers. Jean elaine grey is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Cyclopsjean greywolverine love triangle origins 39 the x. The ending is kind of anticlimactic although i like its middle finger to messing with the timeline. Jun 04, 2019 the dark phoenix saga is an extended xmen storyline in the fictional marvel comics universe, focusing on jean grey and the phoenix force. Jan 15, 2020 the xmen comics are celebrating jean grey s black queen in a variant cover by mark brooks.
Though were talking about a different medium here with a comic, were left with plenty of scope to wonder where her adventures will take her and her fellow xmen next. Both times failed miserably though at least last stand managed to give us a good scene with jean and wolverine along the way. I especially liked this, as having a digital version is great when getting a paper comic book can be quite difficult to get hold of. Veteran or as veteran as it gets these days, at least jeanfan ariwl1 has provided us with an excellent reading list for those who want to know where to find stories about our redhead goddess. See more ideas about jean grey, marvel girls and jean grey phoenix.
Jean grey makes her fiery return to movie theaters in xmen. The end of dark phoenix might require a little comic book reading in order to fully understand jeans sophie turner actual fate. The jean grey comic books category for a complete list. This is an abridged version of jean grey s history. Jean grey gains almost godlike power, and ends up becoming corrupted by it, to the point where. There is perhaps no comic book character who has died and resurrected more times than the xman known as jean grey. Xmen the phoenix saga dramatically retells the real comic book story of the. If the first jean grey phoenix story line got retconned away a few years after it.
Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings. Xmen epic history the phoenix saga remastered 29 how jean. During a rescue mission in space, jean is nearly killed when she is hit by a mysterious cosmic. Phoenix resurrection focuses on her rebirth into the marvel universe. Jean greymarvel girlthe phoenix appreciation jean grey.
Ultimately, the portion of jeans consciousness within dark phoenix resurfaced, causing her to commit suicide. The many deaths and resurrections of xmens jean grey. Writer chris claremont and artist john byrne brought an end to the story of jean grey s phoenix in epic style, with jean going insane and. Jean paired with the phoenix force is widely regarded as one of the best xmen villains of all time.
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